Pennant, "Bronx Zoo," 1940-1965

01

Artifact Overview

Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from zoos usually featured images of popular animals exhibited there. This souvenir from the Bronx Zoo depicts a tiger and a zebra.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.88

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

White (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in (Pennant only)
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: BRONX ZOO